October Colony Semi-Finalists

We are delighted to announce the semi-finalists for our 2022 October Colony: During every selection process we are introduced to singular, interesting, talented writers who are more than deserving of accolades and a career break. So take these names seriously and keep your eye on them in the months and years ahead.

Chanel James Home

Chaseedaw Giles The Final Cut

Chloe Sarbib Trou Normand

Claire Wilson Frankie

Daniel Padberg Bartoo Summer of the Cicadas

Danielle Eliska Lyle Both Sides of the Sky

Erin Sanger Mutt

Jane “E. J.” Hwang Broken Names

Jill Morley Bloody Burlesque

Jinnie LeeT he Corporate Ghost

Kate Maberly The Kindness of Strangers

Lena Rudnick Daddy's Girl

Luke Muyskens The Scorpion & The Frog

Maria Burton The Mercury 13

Marina Michelson Anoushka

Mike Benner BiMi

Missy Hernandez A La Tumba (To the Grave)

Monika Smith Weekend Getaway

Niccolo Aeed Walking Home from the Great War

Olive Nwosu A Burial

Shireen Alihaji Blue Veil

Tess Goldwyn Romance

Tricia Lee Idol